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Utagawa Toyokuni — Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi no zu) | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Toyokuni

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi no zu) | Edo period, 19th century

A vibrant woodblock print depicting fireworks at Ryogoku, a famous celebration site in Edo. Utagawa Toyokuni captures the spectacle and excitement of this festive scene with dynamic composition and bold colors.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Fine Japanese Prints

March 17, 2022

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 27

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Utagawa Toyokuni, Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi no zu) | Edo period, 19th century

A vibrant woodblock print depicting fireworks at Ryogoku, a famous celebration site in Edo. Utagawa Toyokuni captures the spectacle and excitement of this festive scene with dynamic composition and bold colors.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Celebration, Utagawa Toyokuni, 19th Century, Fireworks, Edo, Festival, Edo Period, Woodblock Print, Ryogoku, Urban Scene

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